1. Understanding techniques through film and demonstration.
2. Executing skills in slow motion, working up to game speed.
3. Performing the skills against pressure.
4. Practicing the skills in game situations.
5. Performing the skills in an actual game with the understanding and mentality needed to consistently impact the game.
Focus on fundamentals
The fundamentals of the game are the same whe...
1. Understanding techniques through film and demonstration.
2. Executing skills in slow motion, working up to game speed.
3. Performing the skills against pressure.
4. Practicing the skills in game situations.
5. Performing the skills in an actual game with the understanding and mentality needed to consistently impact the game.
Focus on fundamentals
The fundamentals of the game are the same wherever you go: pass, dribble, shoot, defend, rebound, screen, play hard and together” - Terry Stotts
Focusing on the fundamentals gives your players a solid foundation to build on as they work hard to improve their individual skills.
Here are a few examples to show you what I mean:
* Before Allen Iverson perfected the devastating “killer crossover”, he first had to learn how to execute a regular crossover.